Outline

Problem-Based Learning Unit
Bully Awareness and Prevention Program Development

I. Problem Introduction

A. K-W-L Chart
B. Bully Movie Trailer
C. Read Aloud: The Stories
D. Is Bullying an Issue at Our School?

1. Collaborative Groups: Create and Present Skits Depicting Experiences with Bullying
2. Discussion

II. Possible Activities

A. Research

1. Causes of Bullying
2. Types of Bullying
3. Effects of Bullying
4. Possible Solutions for Bully

a) What Have Other Schools Done?
b) Who Needs to Be Involved in Awareness/Prevention/Reduction Plans?

B. Plan/Proposal
C. Persuasive Techniques Discovery and Exploration

1. Internet Search
2. View Examples of Persuasive Presentations/Letters

D. Creation of Final Product

III. Possible Products

A. Letter
B. Commercial
C. Infomercial
D. Speech